as in crests
the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge
pigeons roosting along the ridge of the roof
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Recent Examples of ridges
Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
The effect is often created over a metallic base or beneath chrome dust to accentuate the ridges.
—Rosa Pyo, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Inland, ancient lava flows form jagged ridges of black stone, while steady winds sweep across terraces, vineyards, and low dry-stone walls.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Sprinklings of snowfall throughout the season coat the town, towering mountain ridges, and views of the valleys.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
It’s formulated with ceramides to hydrate your manicure and fill unsightly ridges and cracks.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
To the west, pressure ridges of ice rose from the lake all the way north to Minnesota, 20 miles away.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The land was a former family vineyard and cherry tree orchard -- an elevated site draped along a bend of high ridges and exposed bluffs that fall toward the water.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Strong winds across the lakes are pushing ice, creating jagged ridges along the shoreline and contributing to shifting ice sheets on the water.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
At the 2010 Games, the USA and Canada filed protests against British athlete Amy Williams, arguing that her helmet had small ridges on it that gave her an unfair advantage.
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
The effect is often created over a metallic base or beneath chrome dust to accentuate the ridges.
—Rosa Pyo, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Inland, ancient lava flows form jagged ridges of black stone, while steady winds sweep across terraces, vineyards, and low dry-stone walls.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Sprinklings of snowfall throughout the season coat the town, towering mountain ridges, and views of the valleys.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
It’s formulated with ceramides to hydrate your manicure and fill unsightly ridges and cracks.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
To the west, pressure ridges of ice rose from the lake all the way north to Minnesota, 20 miles away.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The land was a former family vineyard and cherry tree orchard -- an elevated site draped along a bend of high ridges and exposed bluffs that fall toward the water.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Strong winds across the lakes are pushing ice, creating jagged ridges along the shoreline and contributing to shifting ice sheets on the water.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridges
Noun
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The Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center, the only one of its kind in the country, has the ability to search family crests and tartans.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Skagit River at Mount Vernon, several other rivers saw record crests, according to an NBC News analysis, including at the Snohomish River in Snohomish, the Cedar River in Renton, the Nooksack River in North Cedarville and the Grays River in Rosburg.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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To them, bank lending has multiplicative qualities whereby Bank A rents $100,000 from a saver, lends out $90,000 to a borrower who then banks the money at Bank B, only for Bank B to lend out $81,000, only for the borrower to bank the $81,000 at Bank C that lends out $72,900.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cocoa powder often clumps in its container.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In the teaser, Cliff lounges at a bar, drifts through a few film sets, and tears around a dirt track in a derby car.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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As the subconscious Moon drifts into your subtle 12th house, your optimistic spirit benefits from tranquility.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Ridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridges. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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